CLOSED: The Central Michigan Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CM-CISMA) is seeking a full-time Project Coordinator that will be based at the Chippewa Nature Center. This position will develop and deliver educational programming for landowners on the prevention, identification and best management practice for invasive species, expand partnerships with regional and state organizations to work on invasive species issues in the region, and complete tasks and deliverables outlined in the Strategic Plan for the grant year. Full job description and application details here. Deadline to apply - February 28, 2021.
CLOSED: The Leelanau Conservancy is seeking a full-time Communication Specialist to tell the stories of the conservancy, connect with their target audience and maintain the organization's branding. This position will also be responsible for coordinating printed newsletters, contribute to the creation of weekly emails and daily social media posts and transform complex scientific and legal information into compelling and digestible content. Full description and how to apply here. Deadline to apply is February 19, 2021.
CLOSED: The Walloon Lake Association and Conservancy is seeking a full-time Director of Development and Communications to coordinate all membership and fund development activities. This position also oversees organizational communications ensuring a consistent message with our print media, website, and social media platforms while serving as the staff lead for the Communications and Outreach Committee. Full description and application details here. Deadline to apply is February 12, 2021.
As we eagerly welcome a new year, we take a moment to look back on a year with so many buzz words — Unprecedented. Uncertainty. Challenging. But Heart of the Lakes would like to share a different list of words that can be summed up by the events below — Community. Opportunity. Restlessness. Gratitude. A Historic Proposal + protectMI + Vote YesIn November, Michiganders overwhelming passed Proposal 1 to update and expand the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund so it can continue supporting the places that make Michigan unique – from Great Lakes beaches and public lands to our trails, paths, parks and playgrounds. The success was shared with a group of conservation partners, including Heart of the Lakes, who spent countless hours speaking with local and state officials, community foundations, news outlets, media and within our own networks. Heart of the Lakes and the other partners launched an educational campaign geared towards telling the stories of the projects funded by the MNRTF. protectMI is still actively sharing stories and urging the protection of our public lands. A political campaign was also launched to educate voters on the proposal. Social-Distancing Adventure HubWhen the Stay Home order was enacted, Heart of the Lakes scoured the internet to provide up-to-date resources on federal, state and local policy, business tools, inspiration to keep you active in or outdoors, COVID-19 statistics and responsible and safe outdoor activities during the pandemic. The Adventure Hub was widely used by Michiganders throughout the state (and some outsiders!) to help navigate restrictions and for ways to occupy their time. Recreate Responsibly CoalitionNewcomers and veteran outdoorists alike were spending more time outside and on public lands over the duration of the year's events. This prompted a national group of conservation-minded folk to develop and share guidelines to promote safe recreation. Heart of the Lakes joined the national Recreate Responsibly coalition early on and later became the champion for the state's coalition. Staying Restless with FriendsThe year of virtual events and zoom calls! Heart of the Lakes was no stranger to the new phenomenon and hosted multiple virtual events including film screenings. In the Spring, Heart of the Lakes held a virtual gathering for our members and supporters to celebrate the passion and purpose that drives Michigan's outdoor culture. Heart of the Lakes was also involved in the screenings of Purple Mountains and The Ground Between Us. Outsiders Film FestivalHeart of the Lakes, in partnership with Six Rivers Land Conservancy and Land of Outsiders, launched the first Outsiders Film Festival this past October. The film festival was held at a drive-in theater in Novi and featured films on outdoor adventure, conservation and family. The film festival is set for an annual appearance in Southeast Michigan!
POSITION FILLED: The Chippewa Nature Center is seeking a full-time Natural Resources Technician to perform the necessary work to properly maintain land-related resources in a safe and secure manner with emphasis on invasive exotic plant removal. Other responsibilities include trails and ground maintenance, land management, safety and security maintenance and program support. Full job description and application details here. Apply by January 29, 2021.
Heart of the Lakes is proud to stand with a diverse group of environmental, conservation, business, labor and community leaders from across the partisan spectrum to endorse Proposal 1 to invest in protecting and expanding access to our natural spaces for future generations.
For decades, the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) has been protecting our drinking water sources, wildlife habitats and outdoor spaces by receiving oil and gas royalties and directing them towards land acquisition and public recreation projects in all 83 counties across Michigan. However, the MNRTF reached its cap in 2011. These royalties are now directed to the State Park Endowment Fund to fund land acquisition for state parks and maintenance, operations and capital improvements of state parks. But that has a cap too. This November 3rd, Michigan voters have a historic opportunity to update and expand the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund so that it can continue supporting the places that make Michigan unique – from Great Lakes beaches and public lands to our trails, paths, parks and playgrounds. Best of all, it achieves this as it always has, without tax dollars from Michigan families. Proposal 1 will protect our water, wildlife & parks by:
Legacy Land Conservancy is seeking a full-time Easement Stewardship Coordinator to provide oversight and leadership to all facets of Legacy’s conservation easement stewardship program. Primary responsibilities include conservation easement landowner education and engagement; facilitation of annual conservation easement monitoring objectives including coordination of Legacy’s large volunteer photo-monitoring team; and management of conservation easement violations. Deadline to apply is September 28, 2020. For full job description and details to apply here.
The Six Rivers Land Conservancy is seeking a seasonal Invasive Species Technician to implement monitoring, treatment, and outreach activities from September to November 2020. Primary responsibilities include implementation of invasive species monitoring, treatment, training CISMA partners, landowner outreach, and other education efforts. Additionally this position will include work performed for the Lake St. Clair Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (LSC CISMA). View the full job description and application details here.
In anticipation of Memorial Day weekend, I want to highlight the launch of the new #RecreateResponsibly coalition and its message. As supporters of our outdoors, I hope you might join us and consider sharing this content with your own constituents and network of partners.
During this public health crisis, spending time in outdoor spaces has become so important for many, and we anticipate this trend will continue. People are drawn to the outdoors for fresh air, stress relief, and the freedom it provides. As our public lands and waters reopen, our special places could get overwhelmed and people could be at risk. To help ensure people thrive outside and stay safe, a national coalition launched today: www.recreateresponsibly.org. The #RecreateResponsbily campaign shares guidelines and best practices to protect each other and our natural landscapes. We are a diverse community brought together by our love of the outdoors and a desire to help everyone experience the benefits of nature safely during this public health crisis. If you’d like to join the movement:
We're not out of the woods and there will be updates of course and continued conversation over the long term including aligning efforts with other messaging efforts. The Fourth of July and Labor Day will see their own special needs. The Walloon Lake Association and Conservancy is seeking a full-time Director of Conservation Programs to promote the mission and the interests of the WLAC to the internal membership community as well as in the greater regional community. This position directly influences the Conservancy's activities to acquire land or interests in land, oversees management of fee properties, leads water protection initiatives, administers the conservation easement stewardship program, and assists with communications, fundraising, regional planning as well as staff and volunteer management in coordination with the Executive Director.
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